Use of n-type semiconductor silicon as substrate material for electrodeposition of Zn 1-x Fe x alloy thin films

Ilimbey I., Yurdal K., Bakkaloʇlu Ö. F., KARAHAN İ. H., Bedir M.

Applied Surface Science, vol.318, pp.305-308, 2014 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Abstract
  • Volume: 318
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2014.06.122
  • Journal Name: Applied Surface Science
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.305-308
  • Keywords: Electrodeposition, Magnetoresistance, Silicon substrate, Thin film, Zn-Fe alloys
  • Hatay Mustafa Kemal University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Zn 1-x Fe x alloys were electrochemically deposited on semiconductor silicon substrates from sulfate bath. Effect of bath composition on phase formation, chemical composition, crystallite shape, electrical resistivity and magnetoresistance were investigated using appropriate characterization tools. It was shown that Zn-Fe alloys can be successfully deposited directly on semiconductor silicon substrate using electrodeposition technique. Iron content in films influences crystallite size, resistivity and magnetoresistance of films.